Acute Appendicitis; Metronidazole as Monotherapy and Early Intake of Oral Fluids:

Acute Appendicitis; Metronidazole as Monotherapy and Early Intake of Oral Fluids:

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  • S N MALIK
  • M A SHEIKH

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https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v6i2.2053

Keywords:

Acute appendicitis, metronidazole monotherapy, early oral intake,

Abstract

In acute appendicitis role of monotherapy still needs appreciation where there is no perforation or abscess formation. In these patients when a straightforward appendectomy has been performed early intake of oral fluids reduce patients stay in hospitals. A total number of 40 patients divided into two groups. A and B. Group A received one preoperative and two postoperative metronidazole doses and Group B received tripple therapy preoperative and for 72 hours postoperatively. Group A patients were started with oral fluids 6 hours after operation but in Group B oral fluids were started after 24 hours after listening bowel sounds. Results were same in both groups with reduction of hospital stay in Group A patients. No wound infection or complication seen in either group. Monotherapy with metronidazole is as effective as tripple therapy and early intake of oral funds can reduce hospital stay.

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12/12/2017

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MALIK, S. N., & SHEIKH, M. A. (2017). Acute Appendicitis; Metronidazole as Monotherapy and Early Intake of Oral Fluids:. Annals of King Edward Medical University, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v6i2.2053

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